Mrs. RW is still working to diminish the gopher population in Texas. She has declared war on all gophers. The gophers have to go and she plans to make sure they do! She’s still busy Trapping Pesky Critters.
" Texas maximus" TrapShe may eventually need a bigger trap if she runs across a Texas maximus!
Be careful! If you see an extremely large pile of fresh dirt in your yard or garden, you might experience an encounter with the legendary Texas maximus.... in which case you will need your Mossberg maximus.
Only seen a couple of critter's this year,think I got him on the last shot.I used a "Pellet Maximus",as the city frown's upon the "Mossberg Maximus".
ReplyDeleteDean in Az
lol @ gopher stew. Might not be too bad.
ReplyDeletematthiasj
Kentucky Preppers Network
I still like my grandpa's method of getting rid of gophers.
ReplyDeleteHe hooked a hose up to the exhaust on his little garden tractor, then put a metal tip on the hose. I think the metal tip might have started life as one of those long funnels used to add oil or ATF to cars with tight engine compartments. You can use a car, lawn mower, or whatever.
He would stick the metal into the gopher tunnel and idle the tractor for 5 minutes or so. Then he would make sure the hole was sealed up and drive away. The gopher goes to the lowest point in it's den, which is also where the CO goes.
Of course you can't make stew out of them, but I'm probably not going to in any case, if I can help it.
Wonder if I can find a recipe for "gopher chili"?
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check!
Please give my respects to Mrs. RW. I can understand her determination! My kids still tell stories about the time I went on "slug detruct" mode when we lived in Virginia...they used to bring friends over to watch Mom out in the garden with a flashlight stuck on her hat and salt in each hand!
ReplyDeleteGopher burger for me man, especially after taken out with Mossberg Maximus. Don't forget the catchup and mustard!
ReplyDeleteTo: Dean in AZ
ReplyDelete"Pellet Maximus" works!
RW
To: matthiasj
ReplyDeleteMight want to stock some extra food and avoid gopher stew if possible. LOL
RW
To: Bitmap
ReplyDeleteDo they make gas masks that small?
Sounds like your grandpa had it figured out!
Gas 'em!
RW
To: hermitjim
ReplyDeleteMight be kind of tasty if you spice it up! Rodent chili?
How long has it been since you've had a big bowl of (rodent) chili?
Well, that's too long!
RW
To: Herbalpagan
ReplyDeleteIs that what they mean when they say they you had a "slug fest"!LOL
RW
To: American Prepper
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of ketchup!
RW
We have something digging up our garden but can't figure out what. We know a human did it three times, but think there's an animal doing it too.
ReplyDeleteInstead of gopher stew ... cat maybe? ;)
Vikki at www.homesteadingbasics.blogspot.com, www.backyardgrocerygardening.blogspot.com and www.survival-cooking.com
To: ThrtnWmsFam
ReplyDeleteYou may have a dog that is digging in your yard. Sometimes they can smell the gophers and will try to dig them up.
RW
There is a good recipe for gopher chili here: http://gophercontrol.us
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